Tasting with Ferrari-Carano, 2015 Releases
Ferrari-Carano is a winery with which I’m intimately familiar. It was one of the first “serious” wines I spent my own money on when I was first learning about oenology, and I’ve visited the winery on many occasions since.
Today we’re looking at the winery’s current 2015 releases, including chardonnay, pinot noir, and the Tresor reserve, all part of a live tasting with winemaker Sarah Quider.
Let’s check them out!
2012 Ferrari-Carano Reserve Chardonnay – A dense and woody chardonnay — not so much on the buttery/vanilla tip, but rather a more lumberyard-influenced wine. Bold fig and baked apples give this a wintry tone that works well with the bold, present body. Classic in structure but a bit unique in its flavor profile, this is a slight (but fun) diversion for California chardonnay. B+ / $38
2013 Ferrari-Carano Anderson Valley Pinot Noir – Lovely cola notes give this wine a sense of place, adding some herbal-driven bitterness to a solid core of red berries. The body is a bit on the flabby side, though, offering a leanness that tends toward wateriness at times. Slightly smoky on the back end, with tobacco notes. A perfect “house red” (never mind the price tag). B+ / $36
2012 Ferrari-Carano Tresor – This is a classic Bordeaux blend made from 71% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Petit Verdot, 7% Malbec, 7% Merlot, and 6% Cabernet Franc. Rich and chocolaty, this is classic Ferrari-Carano, offering a lush and velvety texture that is studded with dark berries and baking spices. Almost unctuous, it’s a huge operator with a bold attack and an even bigger finish. Your steak wine, should you be seeking one, is right here. A- / $52
2012 Ferrari-Carano Reserve Chardonnay
$38
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